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I would say at some point there will be a hybrid Vette - which may not be a bad idea. Look at the number of high end cars that have a hybrid option.
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With the performance posted by the Tesla, I don't see Corvette going hybrid. I think they'll go right to electric. Corvette has always been a leader, I don't see GM going half way with it's flagship car. Cadillac is another story, they might develop a hybrid sports Cadillac.
How about an all electric, mid-platform car? That would be something world class.
How about an all electric, mid-platform car? That would be something world class.
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Electric cars are not ready for prime time - it will take another revolution in battery technology to make them viable prime vehicles. Drive an electric Vette like it should be driven and any battery available today would be toast in 30 minutes or so - unless you are towing a trailer with a really big battery pack.
I would much prefer - and would happily write a check for - an AWD Vette. Where I live, we have seasons other than summer, and AWD is fast becoming a normal offering from many manufacturers, not just Subaru and Audi any more. My experience with 20 odd years of Subarus is that AWD is better in any condition other than dry roads. And powerful AWD cars really launch - no sitting there in a cloud of smoke.
I notice, BTW, that Jaguar now offers AWD for the F types. Time to step up, Chevrolet! And BTW, using the Vette's chassis construction technology, it would be easy to design a modern mid engined car. Why not?
I would much prefer - and would happily write a check for - an AWD Vette. Where I live, we have seasons other than summer, and AWD is fast becoming a normal offering from many manufacturers, not just Subaru and Audi any more. My experience with 20 odd years of Subarus is that AWD is better in any condition other than dry roads. And powerful AWD cars really launch - no sitting there in a cloud of smoke.
I notice, BTW, that Jaguar now offers AWD for the F types. Time to step up, Chevrolet! And BTW, using the Vette's chassis construction technology, it would be easy to design a modern mid engined car. Why not?
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I'm in love with the new C8 and I foresee one in my stable. Not sure if it was 100% electric though. I've never seen a charging station anywhere in Iowa yet. If it was hybrid? Why not? More HP and lots more TQ.
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Battery technology has a long way to go, unless all you want to do is go back & forth to work, or go shopping. But if it's a road trip you want to do you'll certainly be limited. Lets say you live in Kansas City, and want to take the kids to Disney World. It would take you about a week to get there, and a week to get back. Doesn't leave a lot of time for the kiddies to meet Mickey. Electric will certainly have it's place as a commuter car, but don't plan on any trips to Yellowstone.
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Battery technology has a long way to go, unless all you want to do is go back & forth to work, or go shopping. But if it's a road trip you want to do you'll certainly be limited. Lets say you live in Kansas City, and want to take the kids to Disney World. It would take you about a week to get there, and a week to get back. Doesn't leave a lot of time for the kiddies to meet Mickey. Electric will certainly have it's place as a commuter car, but don't plan on any trips to Yellowstone.
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I can only speak from my experience with my Bolt. The power drain is not that much. I've noticed that it uses less to cool the car than to heat it. That's probably because the batteries in todays vehicles like heat more than cold. Range can make a significant drop the colder it gets, for instance where I am in the summertime I can make 2 roundtrips to work (260 mi.) in the winter I can only get I round trip with 50 to 70 miles showing on the range indicator.
